Roy Keane was at the centre of some off-field drama on Sunday (Picture: Sky Sports)
Roy Keane was allegedly assaulted by a fan during Arsenal’s win over Manchester United on Sunday, with Sky Sports colleague Micah Richards stepping in to diffuse the situation.
Footage circulated on social media of Richards confronting a man at Emirates Stadium, with Keane behind him and reports suggest that it was in the immediate aftermath of a physical altercation.
The Daily Mail report that Keane was confronted by a man in the West Stand at Arsenal’s ground and was allegedly headbutted in the chin and chest, without serious damage being done.
Richards then attempted to calm the situation down, as confirmed by a statement from Sky.
The statement relayed to Mail Sport read: ‘We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media.
‘In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to diffuse a situation.’
Social media footage showed Richards confronting a man
There was plenty of drama on the pitch as well, with injury time goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus securing a 3-1 win for Arsenal over the Red Devils.
Marcus Rashford had put United ahead in the first half before a Martin Odegaard equaliser almost immediately afterwards.
Micah Richards, Theo Walcott and Roy Keane were on punditry duties alongside Dave Jones (Picture: Sky Sports)
Arsenal were awarded a penalty in the second half when Aaron Wan-Bissaka was adjudged to have fouled Kai Havertz, but it was rescinded thanks to VAR.
Manchester United also thought they had won the match through an Alejandro Garnacho goal shortly before the 90th minute, but it was ruled out for offside.
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